Entries by Diana Klejne

The perks of working in real estate Being a realtor has more than a few perks. Flexibility, being your own boss, and quick career advancement are just a few of the reasons our team loves working in real estate. I often get asked, ‘why did you become a realtor’? The answer is, in short, because […]

Metro Vancouver* home sales in 2018 were the lowest annual total in the region since 2000. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that sales of detached, attached and apartment properties reached 24,619 on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in 2018, a 31.6 per cent decrease from the 35,993 sales recorded in 2017, […]

Christmas is barely 10 days away so here are some Money Saving Tips from West Coast Lifestyle Group! Don’t plan the perfect Christmas – first work out what you can afford Agree with friends to ban unnecessary Christmas presents Give charity gifts Find Hidden Brand deals Haven’t used it since last Christmas? Flog it Be […]

The holidays are not only a special time of the year, but they’re also a great opportunity to gather friends and family together at home, here in Vancouver. As you’re all sitting together near a roaring fire (we’d like to think), what activities will you enjoy together to pass the time? Furthermore, how will you […]

Construction Mortgage Foundation: It can be a real process finding the perfect home that fits all your needs. And for some, the market doesn’t offer them anything they want. Instead, they’ve got their own idea of their ideal home and they want to build it from the ground up. It’s certainly a reasonable option, but […]

Setting Your List Price Requires Calculation and Savvy. When you’re having a garage sale, one of the toughest tasks is pricing your items. If you put a price tag on your old golf clubs that’s too high, no one will buy them. If you make the price too low, they might sell quickly, but you’ll […]

Home listings sale activity across Metro Vancouver* remained below long-term historical averages in October. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,966 in October 2018, a 34.9 per cent decrease from the 3,022 sales recorded in October 2017, and a 23.3 per cent increase compared […]

In this week’s video we discuss the benefits of hiring a real estate agent for your next real estate transaction. What will you get out of the experience, and how will it benefit you? Watch the video, where we break down the pros […]

In this week’s video we talk about how on the West Coast, it often rains. Because of this it can be tough to entertain kids in the winter with activities that don’t involve muddy boots. Card games tend to get old after a little while, and your favourite books need a break. What are some […]

If you’re working with a landscaping contractor, you want to develop a good working relationship with that professional, so you can avoid delays, stress and other issues. After all, the last thing you want is a tree planted in the wrong spot because of a misunderstanding! The same holds true when working with a real […]

VANCOUVER, BC – October 2, 2018 – The supply of homes for sale continued to increase across the Metro Vancouver* housing market in September while home buyer demand remained below typical levels for this time of year. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in the region totalled 1,595 […]